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Weight gain is an increase in body mass, typically measured in pounds or kilograms.
The term usually refers to accumulation of body fat, though it can include muscle, water retention, or other tissue: The medication lists weight gain as a side effect.
Weight gain may be intentional, as with athletes bulking up, or unwanted, as with aging or lifestyle changes.
- obesityExcess body fat condition
- heavyOf great mass
- cravingsIntense desires for something
- appetiteDesire for food
- plumpAgreeably fat, well-filled
overeating · emotional eating · stress eating · late night snacking · empty calories · insulin resistance · type 2 diabetes · cortisol · menopause · beer belly · hypothyroidism · metabolic syndrome · prednisone · increase · heft · hormonal changes · leptin · body mass index
- growthgrowth, grow, growing, growth rate, increase
- diet goalscalorie counting, portion control, balanced diet, low carb, low fat
- puppy raisingpuppy training, puppy food, puppy socialization, puppy classes, puppy pads
- side effectsnausea, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, rash
- tabloidsNational Enquirer, TMZ, Daily Mail, People, Globe
- weightpound, pounds, kilogram, kilograms, gram
weight gainweight loss
Reduction in body mass
losing weight · slimming down · weight reduction · emaciation · atrophy
weight gaindieting
Controlled eating regimen
cutting · slimming · caloric deficit · shredding · fasting
weight gainslenderizing
Making appear thinner
deflating · diminishing · wasting away · cachexia · anorexia
gain, weight, gained, gaining, overweight, weighed, weighing, weighs, weights